OC Register: Angels’ hitters go quietly in Cactus League loss to Rockies

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THE GAME: The Angels lost to the Colorado Rockies, 3-1, in a Cactus League game on Wednesday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz.

PITCHING REPORT: Left-hander Tyler Anderson gave up two runs in two innings. He worked a perfect first and then gave up four hits in the second. One of the hits was nearly caught by left fielder Taylor Ward. “Regardless of the outcome, I felt like I was executing better as it went on,” Anderson said. … Three Angels relievers expected to be on the Opening Day roster made their first appearances of the spring. Closer Carlos Estévez gave up a run in his innings, but right-handers Adam Cimber and Luis Garcia did not allow any runs. Garcia needed just five pitches to get through his inning. Cimber’s outing included a scare when he had to fling himself backward to avoid a 105 mph line drive. Shortstop Zach Neto fielded it on a hop to get the out. … Two right-handers competing for jobs – Hunter Strickland and Jimmy Herget – also worked scoreless innings.

HITTING REPORT: Nolan Schanuel singled twice, an infield hit and a line drive into left-center. Both had exit velocities of at least 100 mph. Schanuel is 5 for 10 this spring, with at least one hit in each of the four games he’s played. … Anthony Rendon singled, walked and was hit by a pitch. Rendon drew a walk after falling behind 0-and-2. … Jason Martin singled, improving to 4 for 8 this spring. An Orange Lutheran High product, Martin is in a position to provide outfield depth. … Mike Trout was hitless in three at-bats, dropping to 0 for 9 to start the spring. … Ward drove in a run with a two-out single in the second.

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DEFENSE REPORT: The Angels had the infield in and a ball ricocheted off the glove of Neto and went straight to Rendon, the third baseman. The Angels got the out with a rundown, but a run scored on the play. … Rendon made a nice backhand play on a sharp grounder. … The Angels picked off two runners, one with Cimber on the mound and one with Herget pitching. … Catcher Juan Flores threw out a runner trying to steal second. Flores, who just turned 18 earlier this month, has impressed the staff with his raw tools.

UP NEXT: Angels (LHP Patrick Sandoval) vs. Guardians (RHP Gavin Williams) at Tempe Diablo Stadium, Thursday, 12:10 p.m. PT, Bally Sports West, 830 AM

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